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Senior Officer, Asset Management & Logistics at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): Deadline:02/04/2024

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Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Senior Officer, Asset Management & Logistics

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking individual to join us as the Senior Officer, Asset Management & Logistics. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in a major transformation that will drive strategic initiatives and to work closely with the RSSB Team. You will have an active role in planning and executing supply chain initiatives, warehousing and distribution, leading and managing diverse groups of personnel in the logistics arena, managing information and overseeing contracts for logistics and asset acquisition, as well as establishing and maintaining relationships and networks that enable effective support.

Reporting to the Manager of Asset Management & Logistics, the Senior Officer, Asset Management & Logistics will be responsible for performing all activities regarding asset management and logistics.

 

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realizing Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Participate in all activities related to asset acquisition planning and budgeting for all matters related to assets and logistics
  2. Review processes of logistics and administration procurement plan meant for acquisition of new assets
  3. Liaise with the user departments in the process of conducting needs assessments for required equipment
  4. Collaborate with the Contract Manager in the process of reviewing contracts for goods and services initiated under Administration function
  5. Manage RSSB fixed asset register in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS 16) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
  6. Prepare and update the Asset Management Policy and carry out the RSSB asset inventory
  7. Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
  8. Identify, assess, and perform risk management and develop mitigation strategy
  9. Supervise reconciliation processes of fixed asset register and ledger account
  10. Perform any other duties relevant to Asset Management and Logistics as may be assigned from time to time
  11. Prepare and update the Asset Management Policy and carry out the RSSB asset inventory
  12. Prepare and disseminate needs assessment of office furniture & equipment, control and follow up the insurance and protection of all assets and properties.
  13. Participate in public auction exercise of RSSB assets and properties and make regular reconciliation of Asset Register and Asset Ledger Accounts
  14. Oversee distribution of Office furniture and equipment and making regular control of its utilization
  15. Carry annual revaluation with valuation committee of all RSSB assets (Investment and Administrative properties) as required by IAS 26
  16. Develop, prepare, coordinate, and monitor overall logistic support plans including logistics forecasting, priorities or requirements, and resolution of urgent operational needs.

 

 

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

  • Master’s’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field with at least 2 years relevant experience

OR

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or any other relevant field with at least 4 years relevant experience

 

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

  1. Strong Asset Management knowledge
  2. Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing acquisition and disposal of assets
  3. Strong knowledge in resource management
  4. Decision making
  5. Business acumen
  6. Operational excellence
  7. Total quality management
  8. Ability to analyze data and draw inferences

Behavioral Competencies:

  1. Client Service Focus
  2. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  3. Results and data driven
  4. Project Planning Management
  5. Strategic Thinking
  6. Problem Solving & Quality Decision Making
  7. Leading & empowering others
  8. Driving and managing change

 

 

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Tuesday 2 April 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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